Front Bumper BMW E81 E87 LCI Complete Trim Panel Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61

Visual condition of the part

Possible scratches and paint chips – condition as shown in the product photos.

Front Bumper BMW E81 E87 LCI Complete Trim Panel Karmesinrot Crimson Red - A61 is an original body component from the Bumpers and reinforcements category, designed for installation in the front section of the vehicle. Finished in the factory Karmesinrot - A61 color, it allows for maintaining consistent body styling and the correct geometry of the car's front end after accident repairs or visual upgrades.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 0035909-KAR1
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 0035909
• Substitutable numbers: 51110035909, 0035909, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Color: Karmesinrot - A61
• Category: Bumpers & Reinforcements

Purpose and BMW compatibility

The presented bumper has been designed specifically for the BMW 1 Series E81/E87 LCI (facelift) models, which ensures proper fitment to the body lines and factory mounting points. The construction corresponds to the manufacturer's original solution, ensuring compatibility with factory mounting elements, reinforcements, and other front-end body components.

Proper alignment with the headlights, hood, and fenders translates into stable seating and reduces the need for additional modifications during installation. This is a practical solution both for standard replacement of a damaged part and for restoring the vehicle to its factory specification.

Design characteristics and color

The bumper belongs to the Bumpers and reinforcements group, meaning it serves a protective and aesthetic function in the front body zone, working in conjunction with load-bearing and reinforcing elements. Its geometry is adapted to the standard BMW structural layout, which facilitates installation and subsequent maintenance.

The factory Karmesinrot - A61 color allows for maintaining the vehicle's paint consistency for cars in the same shade. In many cases, this minimizes the scope of paintwork required or allows for its optimization, which is important for accident repairs and body restorations.

Condition of the part and use in repairs

The offered bumper is a used part, making it a cost-effective solution for economical front-end vehicle repairs. Such components are often chosen for body reconstruction after a collision, where the priority is to maintain the original structure and reduce costs compared to new parts.

Using an original used bumper allows for maintaining the correct front geometry, which is significant for the operation of safety systems, cooling, and vehicle aerodynamics. This is a practical option for both body shops and individual users performing repairs on their own.

Benefits of using an original bumper

Choosing an original front bumper for the BMW E81/E87 LCI translates into a number of technical and practical benefits:

• preservation of the factory body line and compatibility with other front-end elements,
• easier installation due to compliance with standard mounting points,
• possibility to optimize paintwork scope thanks to color matching with the Karmesinrot - A61 code,
• consistency with the structure of reinforcements and load-bearing elements in the collision zone.

For workshops, this means shorter installation time and fewer adjustments, and for the end user – a more predictable repair result and preservation of the characteristic look of the facelifted BMW 1 Series.

Related BMW body components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front body zone in your BMW and need other elements from the same group, such as additional covers, reinforcements, or other bumper components, check the available parts in the BMW Bumpers and reinforcements category.

For extensive service and repair work, it is also worth expanding your knowledge on selecting drivetrain components and their impact on vehicle operation – the guide article Clutch and dual-mass flywheel – diagnostics and selection of parts for the drivetrain may be helpful, which facilitates planning broader service work on the car.